Raucous 'Scoundrels' light up Littleton stage

Freddy (Jim Hunt) is not sure that he can outfox Lawrence (Dan Masden), in getting Christine's (Heather Pruiksma) money in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.'

Hilarity reigns in Littleton as Cannon Theatre wraps up its season with the riotous musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels playing weekends through June 8.

Adapted from the 1988 film, which starred Michael Caine and Steve Martin, the musical version of Scoundrels opened on Broadway in 2005.

It involves Freddie Benson, a charming con man who lives off wealthy women by waking their compassion and passion with shocking stories about his fake fate.

One day in the fictitious French Riviera village of Beaumont Sur Mer, he meets Lawrence Jamieson, who shares his passion to scheme the rich ladies, yet in a different league. Lawrence takes Freddie under his wing, with surprising results.

Shawn Cannon directs the local production of the show, which was written by Jeffrey Lane, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek.

Performances at Cannon Theater, 410 Great Road, on Fridays-Saturdays through June 8 at 7:30 p.m. with a Saturday, May 25, matinee at 1 p.m. and a Thursday, June 6, performance at 7:30 p.m. $20, adults; $15, seniors over 65 and students; $10, kids, 12 and under. On line at www.MKTIX.com or tickets@thecannontheatre.org.

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